Six Awesome Ideas for Using Artificial Grass in Interior Design Projects
Artificial grass is becoming an increasingly popular choice for interior design projects. It adds texture, color, and life to any room while being incredibly easy to maintain. Whether it’s used as a wall hanging, on furniture or anywhere else in the house artificial grass can be a great way to spice up any interior design project. Not only can artificial grass be used to add texture, but it can also be used to create vibrant and unique color schemes – you don’t have to stick with green! Artificial grass is available in many different hues, making it easy to find the perfect color that will fit into any interior design project.
Read on for great ideas on amazing interior design projects using artificial grass!
Spice it Up with Seasonal Flowers
Wherever you end up using artificial grass in your interior design project, you can easily add a splash of natural color by sewing artificial flowers into the grass. This works whether you are going for a wildflower meadow look or more of a flower show planter.
You can also keep things fresh and up-to-date by regularly changing the flowers to match the seasons where you live.
Artificial Grass Wall Hangings
This is one of our favorite interior uses for artificial grass. An artificial grass wall hanging instantly adds texture and focus, which would be difficult to achieve with other mediums including fabric.
Using a section of artificial grass will be much cheaper than buying a dedicated artificial plant wall hanging. You can use the artificial grass as an inexpensive way to try out the look, and if you like it then invest in a more expensive artificial plant wall hanging.
For this application, realism is key. So, we would recommend artificial grass made of Polyethylene (PE), and on a light backing.
If you want to know more about types of artificial grass, then check out our artificial grass buying guide.
Bear in mind that artificial grass is generally heavier than many other wall coverings, so take care to secure it properly to the wall. You may decide to staple it to a wood frame, and then hang the wood frame on the wall. For a truly unique look, install the artificial grass inside an ornate picture frame.
Artificial Grass Bathroom Mats
We love using artificial grass to create contrast in otherwise ‘hard’ spaces like a tiled bathroom. Just like using soft fabric, but with the added impression of the fresh outdoors.
We’ve seen artificial grass installed wall to wall in bathrooms, but if you’re not quite ready to commit to artificial grass, you can create an artificial grass bath mat. Of course, artificial grass is not great at soaking up water like a regular toweling bath mat. However, you can have the best of both worlds by cutting some artificial grass and placing it over the top of an existing toweling bath mat.
For this kind of application, a nice soft feel is essential. A realistic look will add a ‘wow’ factor to your bathroom. We would recommend Polypropylene (PP) as the blade material, stitched into a permeable mesh backing to aid drainage.
Artificial Grass as Upholstery
Yes, we’re talking about using artificial grass to cover hard and soft furniture. With a light non-permeable backing, artificial grass can be used in place of heavier upholstery materials such as PU leather.
An all-grass sofa is a wild addition to any interior space. However, if you’re not quite ready to go all-in, foam cubes covered in artificial grass make great footstools. If you are handy with a sewing machine, you can also use artificial grass to make unique cushions.
Upcycling of furniture is all the rage. Giving a tired old table or set of chairs a fresh new look is a great way to express yourself, and also make a little money on the side. Instead of painting or sanding a surface, try gluing on some artificial grass. We’ve seen this work wonders on the drawers and tops of old TV stands, side-boards, and credenzas.
Artificial Grass Feature Walls
We’ve already talked about using artificial grass as a wall hanging, however if you love that artificial grass look then why not cover the whole wall?
Of course, this may not be practical for very large walls (though we’d LOVE to see it). Typically a feature wall is a smaller wall with a contrasting finish to the other walls.
Artificial grass feature walls in bathrooms are very popular, as the artificial grass is not affected by the heat and humidity of a bathroom, and the soft and outdoor feel contracts well with the typical hard stone and tile surfaces in bathrooms.
Artificial Grass Floor Coverings
It’s so obvious that we have left it to last. However, being a bit creative can lift your interior design project well above the mundane. Consider wall-to-wall artificial grass in a bedroom or a well-placed artificial grass rug.
As artificial grass is much cheaper than the same size textile rug, if you are short on cash then picking up some soft and realistic artificial grass could deliver big results without breaking the bank. For interior design flooring applications, we would recommend a soft and realistic Polyproylene (PP) blade material.
Another great idea is to use artificial grass as an interior doormat. When it gets muddy or dirty you can simply rinse it off. For this application, we would recommend a stiffer and hard-wearing blade material such as Nylon.
We strongly recommend that where you are using artificial grass as a rug, place the grass over a non-slip underlay material. We recommend this because some of the backing materials used in artificial grasses can stain carpets and other floor coverings.
The Verdict
Artificial grass is becoming increasingly popular for interior design applications. The soft feel, realistic look and ease of cleaning can transform a dull and lifeless room into a vibrant and inviting space. Plus artificial grass requires little to no maintenance – always a bonus when it comes to projects around the home or office!
So if you’re looking for something new and exciting to add to your interior design project, artificial grass might just be the answer. With a wide range of artificial grass products available at competitive prices, there’s no reason not to give it a go! Give artificial grass a try and you won’t regret it!